Postdoctoral Fellow in Perovskite Photovoltaic Materials

About the role

The School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering (SPREE) has an opportunity for a Postdoctoral Fellow to join a leading research team focusing on the design, synthesis and characterisation of novel functional materials for perovskite photovoltaic applications.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the advancement of innovative approaches to materials development, device fabrication and characterisation within a collaborative research environment.
• Develop and disseminate research outcomes through appropriate channels and outlets, participate in conferences and workshops, and assist with the supervision of research students.

Requirements

• A PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in the synthesis, development and characterisation of functional materials, with experience in photovoltaic device fabrication and evaluation highly desirable.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.

Qualifications

• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Skills

• PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in the synthesis, development and characterisation of functional materials, with experience in photovoltaic device fabrication and evaluation.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.

Benefits

• Salary, Level A - AUD $118,467 to $126,711 per annum + 17% superannuation.
• Fixed-term contract – 1 year (with the possibility of extension for another 4 years).
• Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia.

Pay

Salary, Level A - AUD $118,467 to $126,711 per annum + 17% superannuation

Schedule

Full time

Contact

• For role-specific inquiries, please contact Prof Xiaojing Hao E: xj.hao@unsw.edu.au
• For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Allyssar Hamoud (Talent Acquisition Associate) E: a.hamoud@unsw.edu.au